Creation of Mount Bromo

During the reign of the last king of Majapahit ( in the 13th century), Brawijaya, one of the
Kings wives (1).. birth to a girl, Roro Anteng. Later she got (2). to a priest
named Joko Seger. Because of an unfortunate situation, they were (3). to leave the
kingdom. They (4) an area in the mountain named Tengger.
They were unhappy because they didnt have a child. They (5). the peak of the
mountain and (6) to the gods. Betara Bromo-god of fire, promised them many children. A
stipulation was that they would have to sacrifice their youngest child. They finally had twenty-five
children. They were (7) to sacrifice the youngest, Kesuma, but instead they hid him.
An eruption (8).. and Kesuma (9) into the crater. His voice was heard saying, I
have to be sacrificed so that you will all live. From now on you should arrange an annual ceremony
on the 14th of Kesodo.
Kesumas brothers and sisters (10). the offering ceremony every year by offering
fruits, vegetables, rice and meats. This ceremony is still held today by Kejawen sects (an original
Javanese religion)

ANSWER KEY
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Gave
Married
Forced
Settled
Climbed

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

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Gave
Married
Forced
Settled
Climbed

6. Prayed
7. Instructed
8. Occurred
9. Fell
10. Held

Prayed
Instructed
Occurred
Fell
Held

lounge
mount
noun
pound
sound

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